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Blind Spot Visual information travels along the optic nerve in the eye before it begins its journey to the brain for processing.…

Biopsychology The scientific field of study that examines the relationships between biology and psychology, and how they influence behavior and cognition. For…

Biopsychological Perspective The psychological school of thought based on the premise that physiological influences and factors are the most important factors in…

Biological Psychology Biological psychology is a branch or type of psychology that brings together biology and psychology to understand behavior and thought.…

Biological Perspective To understand behavior by understanding the biological processes associated with those behaviors. This includes the brain, nervous system, genetics, and…

Biofeedback A method of behavior modification that uses principles of operant conditioning to change maladaptive behavior. With this method, a person is…

Binocular Cues Humans are able to see things that are both far and near, and can actually identify where those objects are…

Biastophilia A paraphilia (or sexually practice that is considered deviant or not socially acceptable) in which sexual arousal becomes dependent on sexually…

Between Subjects Design In a Between Subjects Design, each participant participates in one and only one group. The results from each group…

Belief Perseverance Social psychologists Ross, Lepper, and Hubbard found that some people have a tendency or unwillingness to admit that their foundational…